In Talbot County, there are more than 600 miles of shoreline. In order to provide a healthier Bay for our future generations to enjoy, we must all take action to make little changes that will help improve Bay water quality and therefore quality of life in and around it.
Through a grant funding provided by Maryland’s Coastal and Atlantic Bays Trust Fund and Maryland DNR, the University of Maryland is excited to launch an education and demonstration campaign to “Preserve the Tred Avon Watershed.” Talbot County Public Works and the Talbot County Extension Office were granted funds from the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays 2010 Trust Fund’s Local Implementation Grant for the Tred Avon River. This Trust Fund was created to provide a dedicated source of funding to accelerate Bay restoration by focusing financial resources on effective and innovative non-point source pollution control projects. This grant was made available through the Department of Natural Resources’ Local Implementation Grants program and will be carried forward between November 2010 and June 2012.
As residents, we all play a very important role in the preservation of the Tred Avon River and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay. It is our goal to educate residents of simple ways to improve the health of the watershed. Some of the great opportunities for residents include:
♦ Free soil testing and Urban Nutrient Management Plans
♦ Free Bay-Wise Consultations with Teams of Trained Master Gardeners
♦ Free Bay-Wise Property Certifications
♦ Free Monthly Bay-Wise Gardening Workshops
♦ An Art Contest for Youth Grades 3-12
♦ Opportunity for Residents to Win a Free Rain Garden Design and Installation
♦ Demonstration Gardens in the Community
♦ Stay Tuned With Us at www.tawaction.umd.edu for Upcoming Events.
For more information contact Heather Buritsch, UMD Master Gardener Coordinator
University of Maryland Extension Talbot County 28577 Mary’s Court, Suite 1 Easton, Maryland 21601 410-822-1244 www.tawaction.umd.edu
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